Uniform List and Expectations
Summer Uniform COMPULSORY ITEMS (Term 1 and Term 4) College Summer Dress (blue with gold and white stripes crested) – (knee length) OR College Summer Shorts (Loreto navy) College Short-Sleeved White Shirt - tucked in PLUS College Blazer (Loreto blue with gold and white braid) College V-necked Jumper (Loreto blue with gold and white stripe) College Socks white with Loreto colour stripe Black lace-up leather school shoes College Hat, hybrid or bucket (navy with logo) - a SunSmart hat is required for all outside events and activities
OPTIONAL ITEMS Black leather belt if required (black is the only colour belt permitted) College V-necked Vest (Loreto blue with gold and white stripe) College Year 12 Vest (Loreto blue with white stripe and Year 12 logo) College Cardigan (Year 11-12 only - Loreto blue with gold and white stripes)
Winter Uniform COMPULSORY UNIFORM (Term 2 and Term 3) College Winter Skirt Loreto blue with gold and white stripes - pleated. Knee length Navy Winter Tights OR College Winter Pants Loreto navy - hemmed to correct length, not cuffed Navy Winter Socks (plain navy only) PLUS College Blazer (Loreto blue with Crest and gold and white braid) College Long-Sleeved Shirt (white with Loreto College button and Crest) the shirt must be tucked into both trousers and skirt College V-necked Jumper (Loreto blue with gold and white stripe) Black lace-up leather school shoes
OPTIONAL ITEMS Black leather belt - if required (black is the only colour belt permitted) College Winter Soft Shell Coat (Loreto blue with Crest). The coat should not be worn in class and does not replace the blazer. College Winter Scarf (Loreto blue with gold and white stripe) College V-necked Vest (Loreto blue with gold and white stripe) College Year 12 Vest (Year 12 only - Loreto blue with white stripe and Year 12 logo) College Cardigan (Year 11-12 only - Loreto blue with gold and white stripes) Navy blue gloves
Sport Uniform COMPULSORY UNIFORM College Polo Shirt (royal blue and gold with Crest) College Sport Singlet (royal blue with Crest) College Sports Shorts OR Pants (navy blue with Loreto or LC Typographic logo) College Sport, Quarter Zip, Long Sleeve Top College Socks white with Loreto colour stripe Cross Trainer /Athletic shoe with white/cream undersole. College Wide Brim Hat with logo (or optional College Sport Hat below for outside PE class and sport)
OPTIONAL ITEMS College Sport Cap - white peak cap with Crest (for competition & PE class only) Navy 2XU Long Skins with LC Logo (for competition sport & PE class only) Loreto Lycra Crop Shorts with LC Logo (for competition sport & PE class only) Loreto Polar Fleece Vest with Crest (for competition sport & PE class only) Loreto Sports Bag - navy with crest (for extra sport, co-curricular equipment only) Co-curricular sport uniform such as rowing or BAS sport. These may be provided free of charge at the beginning of the season and MUST be returned at the end of the season. Some sports ie: Rowing, require the purchase of the uniform which will be communicated in advance. NOTE: Rules associated with wearing and changing into Sport Uniform may alter according to the specific College directions. Track Pants should always be worn over the top of skins other than PE class or sporting activity throughout the year.
Accessories The following accessories are compulsory or permitted as required: College School Bag – regulation backpack style (Loreto blue with Crest) College Sport Bag – for sport equipment, clothing and co-curricular activity use only. Not to be used in place of College School Bag. (Navy with Crest) College Science & Art Coat – protective item, navy with Crest Printed Loreto, plain white or navy ribbon – other colours NOT permitted JEWELLERY – The only permissible jewellery is a watch and a maximum of two sleepers or plain studs in each ear. Due to OHS, no dangling earrings, bracelets, rings or necklaces can be worn, unless for medical reasons. (Please refer to Mobile Device Policy for Smart Watches and Digital Devices) Bicycle helmet – compulsory if riding to school The following accessories are permitted for regulated occasions: Loreto House and colour ribbons are only permitted for House and special events Year 12 Jumpers (not be worn to or from school at any time)
Uniform Expectations Uniform expectations must be read in conjunction with the Loreto College Uniform Policy. At Loreto College we expect our students to wear our College uniform with pride and in its entirety. The uniform must be worn at school, when representing our College and when travelling to and from school. When students are in College uniform they must wear it correctly. Wearing a school uniform is essential for many reasons. It promotes: a sense of pride and belonging to our College community; a positive college image; a positive self-image; identification and security within our College and the wider community; Our uniform also: provides a lower cost to families in the long term by providing economical, serviceable and safe clothing; assists our College in meeting the SunSmart guidelines; meets Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Wearing our College uniform helps students to develop a sense of self-discipline, selfrespect and responsibility. It is the responsibility of parents to provide a uniform for their daughter and all uniform items must be clearly labelled with your child's surname.
Summer and Winter Uniform The College Winter Uniform is to be worn from Week 2 of Term 2 to the end of Term 3, and at the Principal’s discretion in the event of extreme weather. The summer and winter items are not to be inter-mixed.
Uniform Expectations College Blazer The blazer is the outer garment that must be worn to and from school on all days (except on days when the Ballarat temperature is forecast to be 28 degrees or more, as published on SIMON, students are not required to wear the blazer) The blazer must be worn to all school excursions and functions such as Assembly and Mass The College Winter Soft Shell Coat must be worn over the College Blazer. The coat should not be worn in the classroom.
Uniform Shoes Black lace-up leather shoes are the only shoes permitted. T-bars, raised heels, decorative colours, ballet slippers etc are NOT permitted.
Sport Uniform for Notified Relaxed Uniform Days (such as Interaction and Carnival days) There are specified dates on the school calendar where students and parents are advised the compulsory Sport Uniform can be worn all day, The compulsory Sport Uniform only is permitted. The Loreto lycra 2XU long skins and Loreto lycra crop shorts are NOT permitted – these specific items are for PE class and competition sport use only. The lycra skins are not permitted to be worn to or from school on any occasion, if they are worn to and from school for any specific reason, the Loreto track pants or sport shorts must be worn over the top. The academic uniform and the sport uniform should not be mixed in any way.
College Uniform Items Where a specific College uniform item is available, no other generic item is permitted to be worn. This is includes permitted accessories such as winter scarf, winter soft shell coat, lycra skins.
Winter Tights Navy winter tights are the only tights permitted. Sheer stockings are not permitted
Uniform Expectations Hairstyles (Cuts, styling and colours), Makeup and General Appearance Hairstyles (cuts, styling and colours) makeup and general appearance that is clearly not natural and distract from the overall uniform presentation of the student are not permitted. Hair should be tidy and worn away from the face. Long hair (below shoulder length) should be tied up. OH&S requirements may stipulate that hair must be tied up securely for some subjects.
Tattoos & Facial Piercings Tattoos are not encouraged for students at any time. Facial piercings are not permitted.
Infringements It is the responsibility of all College community members (students, parents and teachers) to ensure the uniform is worn correctly. If a student is not in the appropriate uniform, the parent / carer must provide the student with a written note of explanation for that day only. Uniform infringements will incur a penalty. This may include students being sent home or jewellery/items confiscated.
Uniform Supplier Loreto College uniform is manufactured by Noone (Australia's premier school uniform specialists). Loreto College garments will bear the Loreto Crest, Loreto or LC typographic logo, and are available from Crockers Schoolwear (4 Armstrong St Nth, Ballarat) or online at https://www.noone.com.au/school/loreto-college/shop only. Second hand items may be purchased from online and social media groups - they must be approved Loreto College Ballarat uniform items.